Andrea Carter
About Andrea Carter
Andrea Carter's Title and Current Role
Andrea Carter serves as the Director of Interim Housing. In this role, she oversees six shelters, leads a team of over 100 professionals, and provides services to over 600 guests. Carter has been instrumental in developing and implementing the blueprint that is now widely practiced by many of PATH's programs and partner agencies.
Andrea Carter's Education and Expertise
Andrea Carter holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral science from Cal Poly Pomona. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. Her educational background has equipped her with a deep understanding of behavioral science and therapy, which she applies in her professional roles.
Andrea Carter's Professional Background
Andrea Carter began her career as a behavioral specialist and social worker, focusing on serving individuals in need. She has held significant positions, including a program manager leading an all-women's veteran shelter at Veterans Affairs and a program director for transitional age youth. In 2014, she joined PATH as a case manager in the Assertive Community Treatment pilot program and was promoted to associate director of Los Angeles Metro interim housing in 2015.
Andrea Carter's Achievements with PATH
Since joining PATH in 2014, Andrea Carter has accepted numerous challenges, notably opening and leading multiple shelters, including YWCA shelter, ABH: Schrader, ABH: Casa Azul, ABH: Sunset, and ABH: Riverside in 2018. Her initiatives and leadership have had a substantial impact on the organization and its ability to provide housing and support to those in need.